History of Millie Bobby Brown in Timeline

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Millie Bobby Brown

Millie Bobby Brown is a British actress and producer, best known for her role as Eleven in the Netflix series Stranger Things, earning her two Primetime Emmy Award nominations. She has also starred in films such as Godzilla: King of the Monsters, Godzilla vs. Kong, and the Netflix films Enola Holmes, Enola Holmes 2, and Damsel, where she also served as a producer. Brown's career highlights her contributions to both television and film, establishing her as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.

February 2004: Millie Bobby Brown's Birth

In February 2004, Millie Bobby Brown was born as Millie Bonnie Brown in Marbella, Andalusia, Spain, to British parents Kelly and Robert Brown.

2013: Acting Debut

In 2013, Millie Bobby Brown made her acting debut as a guest star in the ABC fantasy drama series Once Upon a Time in Wonderland, portraying the role of Young Alice.

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2014: Starring Role in Intruders

In 2014, Millie Bobby Brown had a starring role in the BBC America paranormal drama-thriller series Intruders as Madison O'Donnell.

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2014: Release of Godzilla

The original film Godzilla was released in 2014.

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November 2016: Music Video and Commercial Appearances

In November 2016, Millie Bobby Brown starred in the music video for Sigma and Birdy's single "Find Me". Since November 2016, she has appeared in commercial advertisements for Citigroup.

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2016: Stranger Things

In 2016, Millie Bobby Brown gained recognition for playing Eleven in the Netflix science fiction series Stranger Things.

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January 2017: Modelling Debut

In January 2017, Millie Bobby Brown made her modelling debut in Calvin Klein's "By Appointment" campaign.

2017: Most Influential Teen

In 2017, Millie Bobby Brown was named by Time magazine as one of the most influential teens.

2018: Stranger Things Nominations

In 2018, Millie Bobby Brown received her second nominations for a Screen Actors Guild Award and a Primetime Emmy Award for her role as Eleven in the second season of Stranger Things.

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2018: Time 100 and UNICEF

In 2018, Millie Bobby Brown was featured in the Time 100 list of the world's most influential people, and was appointed as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, becoming the youngest person ever selected for this position.

2018: Influential People, UNICEF, Sims 4 Collaboration

In 2018, Millie Bobby Brown was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time, became the youngest person to be appointed a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, and collaborated with The Sims 4 programmers for the Sims 4 Positivity Challenge.

2018: Moncler Campaign

In the summer of 2018, Millie Bobby Brown appeared in the advertisement campaign of the Italian brand Moncler.

2019: Film Debut, UEFA Ambassador, and Florence by Mills Launch

In 2019, Millie Bobby Brown made her feature film debut in Godzilla: King of the Monsters, became the ambassador of UEFA's Together #WePlayStrong campaign, and launched Florence by Mills, her own beauty product line.

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2019: Godzilla: King of the Monsters

In 2019, Millie Bobby Brown starred in the monster film Godzilla: King of the Monsters.

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2020: Social Media Bullying

In 2020, Millie Bobby Brown faced social media users and articles sexualising her. In response, Brown captioned a 2020 Instagram post on her 16th birthday with the following comment:

2020: Enola Holmes

In 2020, Millie Bobby Brown starred in and produced the Netflix film Enola Holmes.

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2020: Starring and Producing Enola Holmes

In 2020, Millie Bobby Brown starred in and produced the film adaptation of The Enola Holmes Mysteries.

2021: Relationship with Jake Bongiovi

In 2021, Millie Bobby Brown began a relationship with actor Jake Bongiovi.

2021: Godzilla vs. Kong

In 2021, Millie Bobby Brown reprised her role in Godzilla vs. Kong, the sequel to Godzilla: King of the Monsters.

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February 2022: Social Media Harassment

After Millie Bobby Brown turned 18 in February 2022, her social media profiles began to be flooded by sexually explicit material from users.

August 2022: Enrollment at Purdue University Global

As of August 2022, Millie Bobby Brown has been an online student at Purdue University Global, studying health and human services.

2022: Enola Holmes 2, Highest Paid Actress, and Louis Vuitton Ambassador

In 2022, Millie Bobby Brown reprised her role as Enola Holmes in the sequel, Enola Holmes 2, earned $10 million for the role, emerging as one of the year's highest paid actresses in Hollywood, and was also made an ambassador of the fashion brand Louis Vuitton.

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2022: Enola Holmes 2

In 2022, Millie Bobby Brown starred in and produced the Netflix film Enola Holmes 2.

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April 2023: Engagement Announcement

In April 2023, Millie Bobby Brown announced her engagement to Jake Bongiovi.

September 2023: Debut Novel Release

In September 2023, Millie Bobby Brown released her debut novel, Nineteen Steps, based on her own family history. The novel is described as an "epic story of love, loss and secrets".

Nineteen Steps
Nineteen Steps

May 2024: Marriage to Jake Bongiovi

In May 2024, it was reported that Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi had married in a private ceremony the previous weekend. Brown also announced that she had chosen to take her husband's last name.

2024: Starring in Damsel

In 2024, Millie Bobby Brown starred in and executive produced the fantasy film Damsel for Netflix, directed by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo.

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March 2025: Criticism of Media Backlash

On 3 March 2025, Millie Bobby Brown, addressing media backlash over her appearance, posted a video on her Instagram account criticising journalists for bullying and body shaming. Brown stated that as an adult she should not be expected to continue looking like a child.

2025: Starring in The Electric State

In 2025, Millie Bobby Brown starred in the Russo brothers's The Electric State, an adaptation of Simon Stålenhag's graphic novel of the same name.

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